STATE OF CALIFORNIA

1 CO (WY50-9662) OPEN STATEWIDE EXAMINATION. BULLETIN RELEASE DATE: 9/26/2016. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF. CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION. CORRECTIONAL OFFICER. OPEN STATEWIDE EXAMINATION. Final Filing Date: Continuous The STATE of CALIFORNIA is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. THE POSITION. A Correctional Officer (CO) is an entry-level peace officer responsible for protecting the public, staff, and inmates while enforcing STATE and Federal laws.

2 In a correctional institutional environment, disarms, subdues and applies restraints to inmates; responds to combat/emergencies;. supervises the conduct of inmates; stands watch on an armed post or patrols grounds; watches for illegal activity; writes various reports; transports inmates; prevents escapes; conducts criminal and administrative investigations; maintains firearms and equipment; and may perform noncustodial duties as a minor part of the custodial assignment. Institutions are located throughout the STATE of CALIFORNIA and operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Visit our department web site at for more information. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Demonstrated by: (1) possession of a high school diploma issued by a institution; (2). passing the CALIFORNIA High School Proficiency test; (3) passing the General Education Development (GED) test meeting CALIFORNIA high school graduation standards; or (4) possession of a college degree (Associate of Arts or higher) from an accredited college or university.

3 IMPORTANT: Accreditation shall be from an accrediting association recognized by the Secretary of the United states Department of Education. NOTE: Any accreditation or approval shall be from a STATE or local government educational agency using local or STATE government approved accreditation, licensing, registration, or other approval standards, a regional accrediting association holding full membership in the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), an organization holding full membership in the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA), an organization holding full membership in the Council for American Private Education (CAPE), or an accrediting association recognized by the National Federation of Nonpublic School STATE Accrediting Associations (NFNSSAA). Citizenship Requirements: Existing law provides that, in order to be appointed to a peace officer position, a person must either be a citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship at the time of application.

4 Denial of an application for citizenship shall result in disqualification from or termination of employment. Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test. (The drug screening test will be waived for employees who are currently in a designated Sensitive class for which drug testing is required under STATE Personnel Board Rule 213.). Additional Requirements: At least 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment. History of law-abiding behavior. Legally eligible to own, possess and have custody/control of any firearm or other weapon authorized by the CDCR. FELONY DISQUALIFICATION: Per Government Code Section 1029, any person convicted of a felony is disqualified from being employed as a peace officer if: (1) You have been convicted of a felony in CALIFORNIA or any other STATE ; (2) you have been convicted of any offense in any other STATE which would have been a felony if committed in CALIFORNIA ; (3) you have been charged with a felony and adjudged by a superior court to be mentally incompetent; (4) you have been adjudged addicted or in danger of becoming addicted to narcotics, convicted, and committed to a STATE institution.

5 If you have been convicted of a felony, you may be allowed to participate in this examination if your conviction(s): (1) Has/have been sealed under Penal Code Section , , , or Health and Safety Code Section ; (2). has/have been expunged or is/are expunge able pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section regarding marijuana offenses; (3). was/were stipulated or designated to be a lesser included offense of marijuana possession under Health and Safety Code Section 11557 or 11366. CORRECTIONAL OFFICER WY50-9662 Final Filing Date : Continuous Page 1. CO (WY50-9662) OPEN STATEWIDE EXAMINATION. BULLETIN RELEASE DATE: 9/26/2016. SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS. Emotional maturity and stability; sympathetic and objective understanding of persons in custody; satisfactory record as a law - abiding citizen;. leadership ability; tact; good personal and social adjustment for correctional work; neat personal appearance; courage; alertness; willingness to work day, evening, or night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to report for duty at any time emergencies arise.

6 Assignments for this class include duty in towers, housing units, reception centers, kitchens, outside crew supervision, search and escort, control booths, yard, gun posts, and transportation. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position. SALARIES. Salary During Basic Academy: $ per hour Correctional Officer (After Academy): $4,183 - $6,985 per month The rate of $ is for cadets who have never worked in STATE service, or STATE employees who make less than $ Salary rates paid beyond $4,183 are dependent upon time-in-grade, completion of the apprenticeship program and job performance. Detailed salary information will be provided after application or can be obtained at An additional $175 per month will be paid to persons accepting positions at the Correctional Training Facility, Salinas Valley STATE Prison, CALIFORNIA STATE Prison, and San Quentin STATE Prison.

7 An additional $2,400 will be paid to persons accepting positions at Avenal, Calipatria, and Centinela, Chuckawalla Valley, and Ironwood STATE Prisons 30 days after the completion of every 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods, depending on the availability of funds. HOW TO APPLY. To participate in this examination, you must submit your application via the Internet at Under Peace Officer Careers", click on the Apply Now button. If you do not have Internet access, there are public access Internet terminals in over 150 CALIFORNIA public libraries. Contact your local library for information as to where the nearest Internet terminal is located and the policies related to usage. Applications submitted by mail will NOT be accepted. Applicants will complete their application and respond to questions regarding their ability to meet the minimum qualifications.

8 Applications will be accepted continuously, on a first-come-first-served basis, beginning May 2, 2016. Application acceptance will close once capacity has been met, but will reopen as needed. Please continue to check periodically for new filing periods. Applicants will be notified and tested as needs warrants. PLEASE NOTE: You can only have one active application in process at a time. Should you submit another application, it will not be processed and you will be notified. THE SELECTION PROCESS. Candidates must be successful in each of the selection components listed to be eligible for a CO appointment. Valid photo identification is required for admittance into each component. Failure to complete any of the required forms or failure to appear on time for the scheduled components may result in elimination from the selection process.

9 All information submitted for consideration at every phase of the selection process must be accurate, complete and truthful and will be subject to verification. Any inaccuracy and/or omission may be considered intentional and may be cause for elimination from the examination and/or subsequent certification list. This examination will consist of a Written Test weighted Candidates must achieve a score of or greater to pass the Written Test. WRITTEN TEST (WEIGHTED 100%). The Written Test consists of multiple choice and true or false questions designed to measure cognitive ability, situational judgment, reading comprehension, job knowledge, and problem solving/decision making skills. SCOPE: Emphasis in the examination will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each candidate's: A. Knowledge of: 1.

10 Purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons in custody. 2. Duties of a Correctional Officer. 3. Correct grammar and spelling. 4. Proper use and care of firearms. 5. Basic arithmetic. CORRECTIONAL OFFICER WY50-9662 Final Filing Date : Continuous Page 2. CO (WY50-9662) OPEN STATEWIDE EXAMINATION. BULLETIN RELEASE DATE: 9/26/2016. THE SELECTION PROCESS (CONTINUED). B. Ability to: 1. Control, direct, and instruct inmates or parolees individually and in groups. 2. Remember names and faces. 3. Interpret and enforce institutional rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality. 4. Read and interpret written material accurately and rapidly. 5. Communicate effectively. 6. Prepare accurate and objective written reports using good grammar, composition and correct spelling. 7. Promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates or parolees.